Copy-holder.



No. 754,526. PATENTED M"AR.,15, 1904. K. R. WILLIAMS.

COPY HOLDER;

APPLICATION TILED Jun 15'. 1903.

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KING R. WILLIAMS, OF RICHMOND, INDIANA.

CQPY-HOLDER.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 754,526, dated March 15, 1904. Application filed June 15,1903. Serial No. 161,508. (No model.)

' eral essential elements are enunciated with absolute exactitude and in such terms as will enable others skilled in the art to which it appertains to construct the same and from which the use and operation of the mechanism may be readily comprehended and its advantages appreciated.

My present invention contemplates a radical reconstruction of the constituent elements of devices of this character combined with new.

parts and elements and operations and the adaption of old principles, with the mechanical elements reduced to their simplest proposition, and as a natural sequence accentuating the utilitarian residual benefits and arranging them to subserve the highest economic ends.

The object of my invention, generically speaking, is the provision of a copy-holder composed of a minimum of mechanical elements consistent with the work it is adapted to perform which will be neat, artistic, and attractive in appearance, compact and symmetrical in proportions, strong and durable in construction, positive in action, and capable of a wide scope of usefulness and efficiency.

Another object is the provision of a copyholder especially adapted for use in connection with bookty'pe'-writing 'machines which can easily be connected to and operated in connection with various types and makes of type-writing machines, which will be easily operated and maintained, and to facilitate and minimize the labor of the operator, and, finally, the distinctive object of my invention is to construct the framework and supports of my copy-holder in a manner that the device may be attached to any and all makes of book-type writing machines; to provide means for automatically retaining the liner in contact with the copy; the means for advancing the copy from either side of the device; the means for preventing the copy from becoming entangled with the mechanism of the writ ing-mach'ine; to ,provide for the intermutuality of the several variant parts, whereby the eflicacy of the device will be apparent to the proletariat, and to generally improve the construction of devices of this genus or general 0 ass.

' My. invention consists in a copy-holder embodying new and useful features and details of construction and relative disposition of the several parts, substantially as particularly described and set forth in this specification, as shown in the drawings, and as correlated in the claims hereunto appended.

Other objects and advantages of my invention will appear from the following specification and from the accompanying drawings, forming a part thereof.

The invention relates to copy-holders for' book-type-writing machines, substantially as illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 is a front elevation of my entire in- I vention. Fig. 2 is a cross-section of my invention, taken on the lines X X of Figs. 1 and 4 in the direction of the arrows. Fig. 3 is a detail side elevation of the supporting-standards. Fig. 4c is a top plan of my invention, and Fig. 5 is an end elevation of the body of my invention.

Similar reference characters refer to and denote similar parts throughout the several views of the drawings.

In order that my invention may be fully understood and appreciated, I willnow take up the detailed description thereof, in which I will refer to the various parts and their expedients as briefly and compactly as I may.

The body of my device consists of the upper horizontal bar 1, with the arms 2 and 3 integral thereof, extending down at right angles from the respective ends thereof, as shown in Fig. 1. Slightly below the bar 1 and between the arm 2 and 3 is revolubly mounted the roller 4, and immediately below the roller 4:, contactible therewith and of substantially the same lengthand diameter thereof, is the roller 5.

Extending out axially from the center of each end-of the roller t are the headed pivots 6 and 7, respectively, which pivots are journaled in respective vertical slots in the arms 2 and 3, thus allowing the roller 4 to be moved vertically bodily a slight distance.

Extending out axially from the center of each end of the roller 5 are the pivots 8 and 9, respectively, which pivots are journaled in openings through the arms 2 and 3 at points whereby the roller 5 will be revolubly mounted immediately below and in contact with the roller 4 when the latter is at its lowest posi-- tion by reason of said slots.

On the.outer ends of the pivots 8 and 9 are permanently secured the turning-knobs 10 and 11, by which said rollersmay be revolved.

The rollers 4 and 5 are retained normally in resilient contact by the two helical springs 12 and 13, the upper ends of said springs being hooked over the respective pivots 6 and 7 and the lower ends of said springs being hooked over the respective pivots 8 and 9.

Some distance in the rear of the roller 4 and parallel therewith is the rear bar 14, with the integral members 15 and 16 at right angles thereto extending forward and slightly downward and with their forward ends secured to the arms 2 and 3, respectively, immediately below the roller 4, in substantially the position shown in Figs. 2 and 5.

The numerals 17 and 18 represent two guards formed of flat spring material, the rear ends of which are secured by screws or rivets to the bar 14, substantially as shown in Fig. 4, and then project forward tangent of the lower periphery of the roller 4, with which they resiliently contact, as shown in Fig. 2.

The numeral 19 represents the line-bar disposed parallel with the roller 4, with the front of 'which it is normally adapted to contact, with the arms 20 and 21 extending rearward and downward therefrom and at right angles thereto. The lower ends of the arms 20 and 21 are pivoted on the inside of the arm 2 and 3 by the pivots 22 and 23, by which the linebar 19 may be operated to and from the roller 4.

Secured central of the inner face of the members 15 and 16 are headed pins 24 and 25, and secured central of the inner faces of the arms 20 and 21 are headed pins 26 and 27. Connecting the pins 24 and 26 is a helical spring 28, and connecting the pins and 27 is a helical spring 29. By the employment of the said springs 28 and 29, as shown, it is apparent that I am enabled to retain the linebar 10 normally in contact with the roller 4, at the same time allowing it to be drawn forward for the purpose of inserting copy.

The numerals 30 and 31 represent the supporting-standards, each consisting of a perpendicular body portion, a horizontal portion, avertical stem carrying the ferrules or bands 32 and 33, respectively, and the lower curved and hooked portions adapted to engage portions of a type-writing machine to hold the device rigidly in the position shown in Fig. 1. The lower ends of the arms 2 and 3 are adapted' to be tightly inserted in the bands or ferrules 32 and 33, as shown in Fig. 1, or other means of attachment may be connected to the lower ends of the arm 2 and 3, whereby the body of my device may be attached to various types of writing-machines, as desired.

In construction I prefer to form the rollers 4 and 5 of wood or other fibrous material and to cover them with a layer of textile material, as indicated in Fig. 2.

In practice the copy-holder should be secured in the rear of and above the mechanism of the type-writing machine in easy access of the operator and with the line-bar 19 on an easy line with the eyes. The top of the copy should then be placed between the rollers 4 and 5 from the front, and one of the knobs 10 or 11 is then turned to draw the copy between said rollers. The line-bar 19 is then drawn forward and the lower portion of the copy inserted between it and the roller 5.

The linesbar 19 is then released, and one of the knobs 10 or 11 is then turned to bring the line of the copy to be written immediately above the line-bar 19, and after that line has been copied one of said knobs is again turned to bring the next line of the copy immediately above the line-bar, and so on adfinem. As the copy is advanced line by line the upper portion of the copy will project in the rear of the rollers and will rest on the guards 17 and 18 or will be conducted by them over and beyond the bar 14, thus preventing the copy from becoming entangled with the mechanism of the type-writing machine and from thereby becoming damaged.

From the foregoing it will be manifest that a copy-holder constructed as set forth will be entirely efficient in operation and may be used either in connection with type-written or manuscript copies and either for copying with a type-writing machine or in manuscript and also that the device will be especially effective in copying deeds or other legal documents into permanent book-records.

I desire to emphasize thefact that the supporting-standards 30 and 31 may be variously changed and means provided whereby my copy-holder may be removably connected to various kinds of writing-machines, or the upper portions of said standards may be severed from the remainder of the standards and secured to a block or the like, whereby it will not be connected to a writing-machine, yet may be used in connection therewith.

The simplicity of my invention, together with its positiveness of action and effectiveness and eificiency of the resultant operations, will appeal to any one familiar with the management and maintenance of book-type-writing machines and are cognizant of the useless labor usually encountered in providing means for reading copy to be written. This trouble and labor I have reduced to a minimum by the employment of the construction herein shown and'described, and as a natural sequence it will be apparent that a higher and better grade of work may be accomplished and that at a reduced cost of production and in a material saving of time devoted thereto.

From the above description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, it will be-seen thatI have produced an improved copy holder embodying the objects otherwheres referred to in this specification.

While I have illustrated and described the best means now known to me for carrying out the objects of my invention, I wish it to be understood that I do not restrict myself to the exact details of construction shown and described, but hold that any slight changes or variations in such details as would suggest themselves to the ordinary mechanic would clearly fall within the limit and scope of my invention.

Having now fully shown and described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure V by Letters Patent of the United States, is

1'. In a copy-holder the combination, of a frame consisting of a bar with arms extending down therefrom and at right angles thereto, a rear bar having integral members extending forward and secured to said arms, a pair of contacting rollers mounted revolubly in said frame, a pair of helical springs mounted to the axles of said rollers adapted to normally retain said rollers in contact, a line-bar mounted in front of the lower roller with arms at right angles thereto pivoted to the arms of the frame, a pair of helical springs extending from the arms of the line-bar to said forwardly-extending members'of the rear bar adapted to keep the line-bar normally in contact with one of said rollers, all substantially as shown and described and for the purposes set forth.

2. In a copy-holder the combination, of a frame,-a pair of normally contacting rollers revolubly mounted in said frame, turningknobs secured to said rollers, a line-bar pivoted to'the frame adapted to be moved to and from the lower roller, and helical springs for retaining it normally in contact therewith, and means for securing the device to a type-writing machine, all substantially as shown and described and for the purposes set forth.

3. A copy-holder having an upper horizon.- tal bar with integral arms extending down from the ends thereof, an upper and a lower roller revolubly mounted between said arms, a rear bar 14:, members 15 and 16 integral of the bar la and secured to said arms; a pair of spring-guards secured to said rear bar and extending forward to the under side of said lower roller, and a line-bar pivoted in front of said lower roller, means for resiliently holding said rollers in contact, and means for resiliently holding said line-bar in contact with said lower roller, all substantially as shown and described.

4. A copy-holder having an upper horizontal bar with integral arms extending down from the ends thereof at right angles thereto, a pair of contacting rollers parallel with said bar pivotally mounted between said arms, a pair of helical springs for retaining said rollers in resilient contact, a line-bar pivoted to said arms, a pair of'helical springs for retaining said bar in resilient contact with one of said rollers, and means for securing the device in its operative position, all substantially as shown and described.

a 5. In a copy-holder having a frame with downwardly-extending arms, a pair of rollers v mounted between said arms, a rear bar secured to said arms, a pair of guards extending forward from said rear bar, a line-bar pivoted to said arms, springs for resiliently contacting said rollers, springs for contacting said linebar with one of said rollers, a pair of standards each carrying a ferrule on its upper end to receive the lower ends of said arms whereby the device may be attached to a type-writing machine, all substantially as shown and described.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto signed my name to this specification in the presence of two subscribing witnesses.

, KING R. WILLIAMS. Witnesses:

R. W. Riinnnn,

R. E. RANDLE. 

